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Manicurists and Pedicurists Salary in Puerto Rico

The median pay for a manicurists and pedicurists in Puerto Rico is $21,080/year ($10.14/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $20K at the entry level to $22K for experienced workers.

$21K
Median annual
$10.14/hr
Hourly rate
$20K
Entry level (10th %)
$22K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $21K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,572/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home89.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$21,080/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$160/mo

About manicurists and pedicurists

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 147,820
Puerto Rico employed: 130
Category: Personal Care

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Manicurists and Pedicurists salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $19,790, 25th percentile $20,670, median $21,080, 75th percentile $21,840, 90th percentile $21,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$20K25th$21KMedian$21K75th$22K90th$22K
Bar chart showing Manicurists and Pedicurists salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $19,790, 25th percentile $20,670, median $21,080, 75th percentile $21,840, 90th percentile $21,840. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level manicurists and pedicurists (10th percentile) start around $20K. Mid-career wages sit at $21K. Top earners bring in $22K or more, a $2K spread from bottom to top.

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Manicurists and Pedicurists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Kentucky$61K+76%150
Maine$49K+43%220
Washington$48K+38%5,650
District of Columbia$47K+36%N/A
Alaska$46K+33%300
New Mexico$43K+24%80
Mississippi$42K+22%N/A
South Dakota$40K+16%310
Missouri$39K+12%1,480
Iowa$39K+11%120
Utah$38K+11%900
Virginia$37K+7%4,270
Texas$37K+6%4,150
Nebraska$37K+5%230
Maryland$36K+5%2,100
Rhode Island$36K+4%410
Minnesota$36K+4%3,400
West Virginia$36K+4%180
Oregon$36K+4%1,910
Ohio$36K+4%3,500
Nevada$35K+2%1,140
California$35K+1%37,730
Michigan$35K+1%920
Arizona$35K+0%2,710
North Carolina$35K+0%1,880
Illinois$35K-0%2,490
Wisconsin$34K-1%2,210
Massachusetts$34K-1%5,400
Vermont$34K-3%90
New York$33K-4%19,770
Idaho$33K-4%250
Indiana$33K-5%410
Connecticut$33K-6%4,420
Florida$32K-7%4,230
New Hampshire$32K-8%830
New Jersey$31K-9%10,530
North Dakota$31K-11%260
Kansas$31K-12%1,350
Tennessee$30K-13%1,280
Oklahoma$30K-15%580
Hawaii$29K-16%70
Louisiana$29K-16%1,980
Delaware$28K-18%660
Alabama$28K-19%850
Arkansas$28K-20%280
Pennsylvania$27K-21%8,680
Georgia$27K-24%1,900
South Carolina$26K-25%740
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Frequently asked questions

How much do manicurists and pedicurists make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $21,080 a year, that works out to about $10 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,790, and experienced manicurists and pedicurists can clear $21,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $21K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,572/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 89.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a manicurists and pedicurists salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median manicurists and pedicurists salary is worth about $21,080 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do manicurists and pedicurists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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